In This Issue...
- Fall Enrichment Classes
- Important Links
- Concerto Competition
- Mid-Season Registration is Open!
- Sign Up for Text Notifications
- COVID-19
- Looking for Guest Musicians
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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Fall Enrichment Classes
Our fall enrichment classes begin next week! Make sure to sign up by Monday, October 5. The following classes will be offered, pending enrollment:
- Intro to Percussion
- Beginning Music Theory
- Conducting Club
- Intro to Jazz Technique & Styles
Cost: $100 per class series (5 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
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Below is a teaser of Mr. Ruben's Intro to Percussion class! |
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Important Links
Please refer to this document for access to the password protect site, ensemble schedule, Zoom link, Sountrap link, BAND.us link, and PDFs of music. We recommend you bookmark the document as you may need to access this information often. |
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Have you joined BAND.us yet? If not, please do so soon! BAND.us is a social platform where you can interact with people in the same ensemble. You may say hi, start a conversation, ask questions, post a poll, share your favorite music, share a practice video, etc. Join by clicking on the invite link in the Important Links document!
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Concerto Competition
SDYS offers two separate yearly Concerto Competitions to further its individual members' opportunities at the highest level. One competition is for Showcase musicians and the other is for Ovation musicians.
Winners perform their concerto movement unaccompanied in a public virtual concert via Zoom.
Candidates for the Ovation competition must select either a movement from a multi-movement concerto or a complete concerto in one movement. Candidates for the Showcase competition must select a movement from the approved list of concertos.
The competitions take place in two rounds. The preliminary round is for all candidates; however, a limited number of candidates will advance to the final round. Please review the competition details, application deadline, and full requirements on the SDYS website prior to registering. |
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Showcase Competition
Preliminary Round
Sunday, October 24, 2020
Video submissions due
Final Round
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 5pm
Free live streaming event via Zoom
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Ovation Competition
Preliminary Round
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Video submissions due
Final Round
Sunday, November 1, 2020, 5pm
Free & public live streaming even via Zoom
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Submit application and $40 application fee by Monday, October 5, 2020. |
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Mid-Season Registration is Open!
Did your friends miss the summer deadline to register? Let them know they can register for mid-season auditions from now through October 12!
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Sign Up for Text Notifications!
SDYS students and families now have the option to receive important ensemble specific updates via text to their phone. Notifications will only be sent for important updates or changes, e.g., rehearsal cancellation, concert times, etc.
To opt in, text "@" followed by your ensemble code to 81010.
CHOOSE YOUR ENSEMBLE CODE FROM THIS LIST:
Prelude
Inspiration
- Overture Strings: @overture75
- Overture Winds: @overture75
- Symphonic Strings Blue/Orange: @sstrings75
Showcase
- Concert Winds: @cwinds75
- Concert Orchestra: @concert75
- Philharmonia Blue and Orange: @philharm75
- Sinfonia Blue and Orange: @sinfonia75
- Sinfonietta: @sinf75
Ovation
- Camerata Orchestra: @camerata75
- Chamber Orchestra: @chamber75
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COVID-19
Staff continue to work from home and are available via email and phone. Please visit sdys.org/COVID-19 for any new information.
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General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
The events listed below are for information only. They are not sponsored or evaluated by, and do not have a connection with SDYS. Musicians are not allowed to exceed the maximum permitted absences according to the Musician's Handbook by participating in any events listed below.
As a courtesy reminder, please respect the privacy of all students and families. Please do not use emails from SDYS to send personal messages to other students or families.
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National Youth Orchestra - USA
Calling all musicians ages 14–19! Applications are now open for the 2021 sessions of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), NYO2, and NYO Jazz. Each summer, the national youth ensembles bring together the nation’s best young instrumentalists for free intensive training with an all-star faculty and performances on some of the world’s greatest stages. Applications include an audition video, short personal statement, and two recommendations
Application Deadlines
NYO-USA: November 12, 2020
NYO2: December 10, 2020
NYO Jazz: January 21, 2021
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Educational Resources
Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
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Sincerely,
Anna Sharp
Conservatory Program Assistant
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Financial Support Provided by the City of San Diego.
This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.
Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
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